Foster's Lake Dam
Foster's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Foster's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Foster's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brayhill Allotment Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To Conotton Creek near Jewett.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Jewett |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Conotton Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.37056, -81.02444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 714 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brayhill Allotment Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00139 |
| Federal ID | OH00139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |